Pleasanton, California, Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer

Have you been arrested for drunk driving in Pleasanton?

The consequences of a conviction in Contra Costa County can be severe, particularly for second-time offenders. There are many attorneys in the Pleasanton area who handle DUI / DWI cases, but few offer the legal experience you will find at The Law Office of Blackie Burak.

To discuss your case in a free consultation, please call me toll free at 1-866-BLCKDUI, or contact me online.

Aggressive Defense in and Out of Court

Many criminal defense attorneys routinely recommend that their clients plead guilty or accept plea bargains. I am not afraid of going to court to fight a drunk driving charge. I have handled hundreds of DUI and DWI jury trials and I successfully defended the first .08 trial in Solano County. I have been called one of the best DUI lawyers in northern California by Ed Kuwatch, author of California Drunk Driving Law.

DMV Administrative Hearings

It is extremely important to file a request for a DMV administrative hearing within a short time after an arrest. Failure to request a DMV hearing may mean your driver's license will be suspended for weeks or months longer than necessary. As an experienced DUI lawyer, I know who to talk to, where to go, and what to do to get you back on the road again as quickly as possible.

Blood Alcohol Concentration Testing in Contra Costa County, California

Refusing a BAC test in California will usually result in drivers' license revocation or suspension. So, should you request a blood or breath test? The answer is complicated and depends on a number of factors, including the time between your last drink and your traffic stop. Whichever test you take, it is important to have an experienced drunk driving defense lawyer interpret the results for the jury, explaining that BAC measurements are not always accurate.

California Certified Criminal Law Specialist

I have been representing clients accused of crimes in the Pleasanton, California, area, including the Tri-Valley, East Bay, and the Bay Area since 1972. I was certified by the California State Bar Association as a Criminal Law Specialist in 1983 and am a founding member and past president of the California Deuce Defenders Association, an organization of lawyers devoted to the aggressive defense of persons accused of driving while intoxicated. I am also a past president of the Criminal Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.

Find out more about my experience as a drunk driving defense lawyer.

Contact Me

If you were arrested for drunk driving, your freedom, your finances, and your driving privileges are at stake. Contact my Pleasanton law firm today for a free consultation. We can discuss measures to take to protect your rights. Credit cards are accepted.